The International Centre for Labour Studies aims to help students make sense of the society we live in and to explore alternatives.
The MA programme provides advanced training in the study of labour, historically and in the present. Taking a wide definition of 'labour', it examines how present-day patterns of work have arisen and puts them in a global context. It looks at the formation of the working class, at varying kinds of labour movements and at social movements from the industrial revolution to the present. It examines differing approaches to the history of labour along with the impact of colonialism, race and gender upon definitions of class.
Structure of the programme
- Postgraduate Diploma - requires students to take eight modules (Entry requirements: applications welcome from people with non-standard qualifications or 2:2 degree).
- The MA (Econ) in Labour Studies - requires students to take eight modules and write a dissertation. Some students without the necessary background for the MA in the first instance may be admitted on the diploma and may be eligible to upgrade to the MA. The MA in Labour Studies is recognised by the ESRC as the first year of the Doctoral Programme and carries with it a studentship for UK and European Union citizens. (Entry requirement: A Bachelors degree of at least upper second class. Relevant experience may also be taken into account in the case of candidates who do not meet the standard admissions criteria).
- Modular Study - It is possible to study individual modules, or a combination of modules, leading to the award of postgraduate certificate and further qualifications. MPhil - Normally requires a Bachelors degree of at least Upper Second class level or equivalent, or a postgraduate Diploma of satisfactory standard. PhD - Either requires a Masters Degree preferably with a research training element (or other evidence of research experience) or a Bachelors degree of at least upper second class level. The first year of the PhD, will involve extensive training in research methods, normally via an MA in Social Research Methods specialising in Labour Studies.
Compulsory Modules
- Work and Employment in Contemporary Society
- Labour and Society in Britain and USA 1780-1990
- Issues in Comparative Labour History
- Political Economy of Restructuring
Specialist Modules
- International Political Economy: issues and approaches
- A Century of Women: British and American Historical Texts for Social Scientists
- Political Women
For further information and details, please contact:
Anne Morrow
International Centre for Labour Studies
Williamson Building
University of ManchesterOxford Road
Manchester M13 9PL
E-mail Anne.Morrow@man.ac.uk
Website les.man.ac.uk/icls
Posted: 15 March 2000